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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231,251.80, 4,846,877.70 and 987,098.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231,251.80, 4,846,877.70 and 987,098.20 is: 1,480,647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231,251.80 : 4,846,877.70 = 987,098.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231,251.80/4,846,877.70 = 987,098.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231,251.80x = 4,846,877.70 × 987,098.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231,251.80x = 4,784,344,253,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784,344,253,290.14/3,231,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480,647.30

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